I Had Forgotten What That’s Like

21 Jun 2004 By

I didn’t realize how much I don’t normally have to think at work until the end of the day yesterday when my brain was totally fried.

UPDATE: So, they give these little things out at work called “Thataways.” Anybody can give one to anybody else for whatever reason. But most people think they’re just dumb so not that many get given out. Anyway, my boss gave me one for all my hard work yesterday. I was inexplicably touched. I think all the Thataway recipients get put in a drawing for a $5 or $10 gift cert each quarter. Woo! Somebody stop me.

  • http://www.isnotchicago.com lt

    well, gah. my brain is *always* fried. always.

  • http://deridere.blogspot.com Kimberley

    Fried how, over easy, well done?

  • http://www.vibrantpr.com tea

    I’ll send you some Pepcid to help with all the friedness.

    hehe, I crack myself up.

  • http://www.jamilles.blogspot.com/ Jamille

    That’s good your brain got fried. That’ll make you take the job more seriously right?

    I know you people have a knack for misinterpreting my comments. I was trying ot be mean ok.

    ~1~

  • http://www.jamilles.blogspot.com/ Jamille

    Now I just fucked up…I said “was” when I meant “wasn’t”. Lord! I should really shut the fuck up huh?

  • http://www.swirlspice.com Erica

    Uh, no, it won’t make me take the job more seriously. It doesn’t require that much attention.

    But you could stop making asshole comments. Or think a little harder before you hit “Post.”

  • http://www.mysocalledblog.com Lachlan

    ~ZING~

    Erica, aren’t you JUST dying from all the adoration you’re getting at work? :)

    Don’t let it go to your head. ;-)

  • http://www.swirlspice.com Erica

    Fried how, over easy, well done?

    Scrambled with cheese, please. Feta or bleu, if you have it. If not, cheddar’s fine.

    You were asking for my order, weren’t you?

  • http://nora.heathens.co.nz/ Nora

    Just think how many cheap ice cream treats you can buy with that $5 (or $10, whoo boy)! ;)

    It’s good to hear you’re starting to get the recognition you deserve at that place. Kudos! (mmm, Kudos…)

  • http://www.emmytheangel.blogspot.com Meeta

    heh. My brain is fried too. I think I shall have to go to Dominicks to thoroughly fry it though ;)

  • http://swerlspice.blogspot.com Em

    “Thataways”? BOL. That is like the epitome of out-of-touch-management-decision-to-try-to-increase-employee-morale.

  • http://www.swirlspice.com Erica

    Even some of the people who have been here the longest and actually liked the company totally do not give a shit anymore.

    I’ve been preaching the Fuck It Bucket. I might even have to bring one in.